Thermopylae, Bronze sculpture at City Hall Plaza in Boston, United States
The Thermopylae sculpture measures 12 feet in height and 16 feet in width, composed of abstract bronze forms weighing 2.5 tons.
The General Services Administration commissioned artist Dimitri Hadzi to create this bronze sculpture in 1966 as a tribute to President John F. Kennedy.
The sculpture references the ancient battle of Thermopylae through its design elements, connecting classical history with modern American leadership.
The sculpture stands near the John F. Kennedy Federal Building in Government Center, accessible through Boston's public transportation system.
The bronze surface interacts with natural elements throughout seasons, creating different visual experiences as sunlight, rain, and snow contact the metal.
Location: Boston
GPS coordinates: 42.36092,-71.05978
Latest update: November 10, 2025 10:27
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